NATIONAL GUARD

43 year old Gabriel Bonacci of Sidney faces additional charges relating to his arrest & the execution of a search warrant at his Town of Sidney residence on Friday evening by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, State Police & Sidney Village Police. Bonacci has been charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a stun gun & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, he remains at the Delaware County Jail without bail, he will be arraigned on the new charges in the Town of Sidney Court at a later time. Sheriff’s Investigators also arrested 64 year old Donna Bonacci of Sidney with an additional count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, for possessing cocaine, she was arraigned was remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail. Sheriff’s Investigators also arrested 24 year old Brittany Bonacci of Sidney, for 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, she was arraigned in the Town of Sidney Court was remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail pending further court action.
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Norwich police arrested 21 year old Jessica Lennox of Norwich for allegedly stabbing her 22 year old Domenick Lepera of Norwich in front of their child during a domestic dispute. Lennox was charged with 2nd degree assault, criminal mischief, criminal possession of a weapon, endangering the welfare of a child and harassment. Lepera was charged with criminal obstruction of breath or blood, endangering the welfare of a child, 3rd degree assault and harassment. The couple was arraigned in Norwich city court & will face additional court action at a later date.
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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police are investigating an incident regarding vehicle reported stolen to the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania on October 18th. The 2012 Porsche Cayman bearing PA registration DSN-8875 was recovered on Lee Hollow Road in the Town of Bovina, Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Undersheriff Craig DuMond at 746-2336.
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The State Labor Department released local area unemployment rates for September. The state’s unemployment rate fell to 6.2%, Locally, Broome County’s unemployment rate is 6.0%, Chenango County 5.4%, Delaware County 6.0% and Otsego County had 5.0% unemployment.
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The National Guard will be at SUCO in Oneonta tonight to present a Citizen Preparedness Corps Training program. Citizen Preparedness Corps Trainings are aimed at helping people prepare for weather-related challenges, respond safely and recover as quickly as possible after a storm, flood or other disaster occurs. The free training is open to the public and will take place at 6 p.m. in the Hunt Union Ballroom. Participants need to sign at prepare.ny.gov
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This winter after some snowfall, you might be surprised to see a Pink Plow blade on a truck at the Silo Restaurant in Greene. Silo Chef & Owner Gary Kurz explained that he did it for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month:

(Gary Kurz 1-23-14)

October is national Breast cancer Awareness month. More information is available at cancer.org.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of 50 year old Diana Theofilogiannakos of Sherburne, whose body was found at 6:45 Thursday Morning in the parking lot in Sherburne. The victim was taken to Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton where an autopsy was conducted, where the death was ruled as not a homicide; the cause of death is still pending toxicology testing. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with any information to call 334-2000.
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Governor Cuomo visited Binghamton yesterday & announced the selection of a site in Broome County for the School of Pharmacy at Binghamton University yesterday near Wilson Memorial Hospital. State Senator Tom Libous comments:

(Libous 9-26-14)

The new 70,000 square-foot facility will be built on Corliss Avenue in Johnson City, making it easy for students will be able to complete course requirements such as clinical rotations and job training.
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Jerry Seinfeld is coming to Binghamton for 2 performances at the Broome County Forum on Friday, December 5th at 7:00 and 9:30 PM. Tickets go on sale at the Arena box office this morning at 10:00 AM.
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The Oneonta Farmers’ Market will hold its annual Harvest Fest this Saturday from 9am – 1pm on Main Street Plaza, More information is available at 437-0158, or OneontaFarmersMarket.com.
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At 11:00 AM tomorrow on the SUNY Broome campus, the New York National Guard and the State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services are giving a free two-hour training session. Those who register will receive a backpack filled with supplies that can assist in the event of an emergency. Registration for the event is free but space is limited. For more details go to prepare.ny.gov.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will honor their choices for “Citizen of the Years” & Business of the Years “ tonight. Long time Firefighter Barry Cole was chosen as Citizen of the year, he told WCDO News that he just likes to help people:

(Barry Cole 6-6-14)

Video Entertainment Plus was chosen as the “Business of the Years” Owner Andy Matviak comments:

(Andy Matviak 6-6-14)

The Awards will be given out at tonight’s annual Sidney Chamber Of Commerce dinner at the Sacred Heart Church on Liberty Street starting at 5:30 PM.

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New York State is no longer requiring transgender people, to offer proof of surgery, when asking the state to change the gender on their birth certificate. The state will now issue a new birth certificate, if the person provides an affidavit from a medical provider, stating they have received “appropriate” treatment. The policy change had long been sought by advocates, who say an individual’s official gender, shouldn’t depend on whether they had a medical procedure. Five states have already made similar policy changes.

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Cal Harris, the Tioga County businessman who has been convicted of murdering his wife twice, spoke for the first time in a special interview with CBS. Facing his third trial in the fall, Harris gave his first TV interview to the 48 HOURS program. The interview will air Monday at 10 p.m. Michele Harris went missing the night of Sept. 11th, 2001. Although amidst a bitter divorce, Michele and Cal were living in the same Tioga County home when she vanished after leaving a boyfriend’s house. Harris has been convicted twice of murdering Michele, but both cases have been thrown out on appeal.

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State Troopers arrested 34 year old Craig West of Windsor for 3rd & 4th degree Criminal Mischief 3rd, Disabling Equipment to Prevent Request for Emergency, & 2nd degree Harassment. The arrest resulted from a complaint in Windsor, where West has allegedly engaged in a physical altercation, and smashed a phone that the victim was using to get help from Police, damaged other property and injuring the victims head & jaw. West apprehended and arrested, he was arraigned in the Town of Colesville Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail on bail, an order of protection has been requested against him.

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Greek yogurt maker Chobani has laid off employees at its plant in Chenango County, but has also charted a new direction for growth. Chobani would only say it reduced certain positions at the plant in New Berlin, as well as temporary positions at the facility in Idaho. The local plant will continue to produce for east coast customers, as well as markets in Latin America and the Caribbean. Chobani also opened a new business service center in Norwich.

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National Guard members may soon have the right for memorial headstones, thanks to a push from Rep. Richard Hanna. The House of Representatives passed the Guard Units and Reservists Deserve Remembrance Act. The act allows National Guard and Reserve members, who have served more than six years, to receive a memorial headstone or marker when they pass away. The GUARD Remembrance Act is part of the National Defense Authorization Act. It will head to the Senate for a vote.

Governor Cuomo deployed 250 National Guard members to help residents and businesses impacted by flood damage in the Mohawk Valley. Guard members along with 27 pieces of heavy equipment will be deployed to affected areas to help with debris removal and security.

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The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force initiated a plan to target heroin users and heroin dealers in attempt to deter future crimes and to deter potential narcotics use. During a 2-day initiative, the Task Force arrested 16 people on a total of 35 associated charges, after executing 7 search warrants & 8 outstanding Warrants. Police confiscated 97 envelopes of heroin & over $11,000 in cash. The investigation is continuing, more arrests are expected.

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The Sidney chamber of commerce will hold heir next meeting this morning. The July Chamber Board meeting will begin at 7:45 am at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, chamber members & directors are encouraged to attend.

Governor Cuomo has directed that flags on state government buildings be flown at half-staff today, in honor of the victims of the marathon bombing in Boston. Members of the New York National Guard were deployed to Boston to assist with the investigation into Monday’s bombing that killed 3 and injured more than 180.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 44-year-old David Crane of Smyrna for Aggravated Criminal Contempt, 4th degree Criminal Mischief and Resisting Arrest. Crane is accused of violating an order of protection, engaging in a domestic dispute & fleeing the scene before deputies arrived. Deputies & State Troopers returned to the scene and were able to locate Crane in a crawlspace, he was apprehended without incident. He was arraigned in the Village of Smyrna court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail.

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Delaware County Deputies arrested 23-year-old Christopher Manning of Franklin for 2nd degree Burglary & 4th degree Grand Larceny. Manning is accused of breaking into an area residence & stealing firearms, he was arraigned & was remanded to Delaware County jail on $2,500 cash or $5,000 bond, he will re-appear on April 19th.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 33-year-old Shaun Sullivan of Oneonta on an active arrest warrant for 2nd degree Aggravated Harassment. Sullivan is accused of harassing and threatening a victim by telephone, he was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail.